1) Investigate the 360 feedback system as a performance evaluation tool. List key advantages and problems associated with this method. 360 degree feedback system as a performance evaluation tool as long as the understanding of its intent is understood. “There are three key steps in the successful implementation of 360 degree feedback systems in an organization. The three steps are that it must fit the organizations culture, make it psychometrically sound, and used with care” (“Best Practices”, 2012). It is also important to train the feedback providers to be sensitive, respectful and polite. Treating employees in a friendly and respectful manner and offering constructive advice will make them more open to accepting the performance appraisal system. Major advantage to the 360 feedback system is that it provides an opportunity for all the employees associated with the project to offer feedback. All members of the project are to be evaluated on a scale that is defined by the organization to insure fairness and accuracy. Another advantage of the 360 feedback system is that it is designed with customer focus in mind. The customers can be internal or external. Employees may not understand the impact their daily activities have on other individuals or departments within the company. This provides essential feedback to the employees which may have a positive effect on his/her performance for future projects. The "360" evaluation is particularly strong when coupled with an action plan developed by the person receiving feedback and shared with those who provided the feedback. The main disadvantage to using the 360 feedback system is that management and employees may not be trained correctly on how to effectively use the process. Another problem that occurs with this type of system is with its consistency in using this process. Companies sometimes get overwhelmed with other important issue and forget or do not have time to conduct this evaluation in a proper time frame...

...A Day in the Life of AlexSander
Problem Statement
To better utilize Alex Sander’s full competency using the 360 feedback system.
External Analysis
Economic
The year 2007 – 08, US faced a heavy slow down causing recession and layoffs. At such scenarios, it would be very difficult for high performing individuals like Sander to find a job which would be as challenging or providing compensation like the present...

...A Day in life of AlexSander:
Diyora Hitesh V
Regd No. PA1110
Abstract
AlexSander is a new product manager at Landan care products inc. which has been acquired by a European Beauty company. AlexSander is very talented and has rebranded two national products in one year. She knows very well...

...CASE ANALYSIS
A day in the life of AlexSanders: Driving in the fast lane at Landon Care Products
By
Anshul Gupta
Sayan Ghosh
Neha Shourie
Neha Saraogi
Case Study: A Day in the Life of AlexSander:
Driving in the Fast Lane of Landon Care Products.
Executive Summary
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...I will be reflecting on the Harvard Business Review article, A Day in the Life of AlexSander: Driving in the Fast Lane at Landon Care Products.
Sander’s personality is one of a driven person to succeed at the cost of others. He is not daunted by who he insults or what he has to do or say to achieve what he feels makes him a ‘success’. He is an egotistical person that comes off as better than others and does not apologize for it. He feels that...

...STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
* How can Sam Glass channelize and bring out Alex Sander’s competencies so that he can contribute more effectively to the progress of his product team at Landon Care Products?
* In what ways can Landon Care Products Inc. restructure its 360 ° performance review such that it can help employees achieve their highest leadership potential?
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS * enthusiastic in his work and never wears out * talented and highly qualified...

...LARRY E. GREINER ELIZABETH COLLINS
A Day in the Life of AlexSander: Driving in the Fast Lane at Landon Care Products
5:25 A.M.
Sweat dripped onto the handlebars of Alex Sander’s StairMaster. Sander was half an hour into a cardiovascular workout, while carrying on a conversation in the fitness center of the downtown condominium complex with a neighbor who was climbing steadily on his own StairMaster. At 32,...